Socialist Internationalist Party

This article refers to a large political party in Niploma

Introduction

The Socialist Internationalist Party (SIP) is Niplomas largest political party and has been in Government for nearly fifty years. It's predessecors were the Socialist Resistance - a paramilitary liberation group - who founded the Republic of Niploma. One should note SIP has always sat in Government. It has seats in both the Democratic House and Niplomian Peoples Senate at 227 and 72 out of 750 and 200 respectively. Adrain Robert has lead the party for over a decade where as newly elected President, Miss Lawan, is the only female party President in Niplomian politics.

Policies

Economics

• General: Light Socialism, although broadly supportive of private sector.
• Income Tax: High, supportive of higher tax for higher earners.

Social Issues

• Abortion: Supports a women's rights to choose
• Death Penalty: To be allowed in extreme circumstances
• Gay Marriage: Support
• Welfare: Heavily support
• Law & Order: A medium to strong police force
• General Civil Rights: Medium to Strong

Foreign Policy

• With regards to Defence: Mostly against defence spending, and ergo, against warfare.
• United Nations: Fiercly pro, belif it helps any nation
• Anumist Alliance: Fiercly pro and proud to be Delegate.
• Religious association: Supportive of all. Party leader is Atheistic although the President is a Buddhist.

Crticisms

There are several crticisms of SIP. Firstly the party is split into two halves, the centrist reformers and the traditional socialists. Regeardless, both sides of the party appear to work well together by mixing both ideals respectfully. Kanya Lawan describes it as a 'healthy mix' that is, 'best for Niploma'.

However the largest critism is over governmental corruption. Some say of 'creating' votes, a serious crime that will spark International problems, and of merely pocketing tax revenues. Naturally, the party denies this. Interestingly, neither side can be proved correct.